Carricante

Origin: Sicily, Italy (eastern slope of Etna)
Also known as: No major known synonym, sometimes confused with Catarratto but genetically distinct

Carricante is an iconic Sicilian white grape variety from Etna, known for its sharp freshness, its volcanic minerality, and its exceptional ageing potential. It produces straight, saline, tense wines, with aromas of lemon, green apple, herbs and chalk. Rarely exuberant, it seduces with its purity and verticality.